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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus 9000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and 9000 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was released 15 months later than the 9000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the F300EXR scores against the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus 9000

 F300EXR 9000 
IntroducedJuly 2010May 2009More recent by 15 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 9000 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 9000

 F300EXR 9000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR vs the 9000.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and 9000 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and 9000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The F300EXR uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger F300EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (225g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 9000
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called FinePix F305EXR mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $300